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Restaurants in Miami

Miami is particularly well known for its Cuban restaurants and
the city's cuisine is predominantly floribbean (a
combination of Latin, American and Caribbean). Eateries include
everything from steakhouses and cafés to Italian, Oriental
and Middle Eastern restaurants. South Beach and Coconut Grove have
a thriving cafe society, and tourists will find plenty of sidewalk
seating from which to people-watch as they linger over lunch.

The most common complaint about restaurants in Miami is that
mid-range eateries are hard to come by. Food in Miami is either
very cheap or very expensive. However, with new venues opening
constantly, there is always something new to sample. Meals for
under $10 are plentiful in Little Havana, while South Beach has a
collection of high-end restaurants.

A fun way to dine out in Miami is by sampling the fare offered
by food trucks. These mobile eateries offer excellent (and cheap)
food; the challenge though is figuring out where they are! A few of
the most popular, including gastroPod Mobile Gourmet, Latin Burger
and Taco, and Feverish Ice Cream, have twitter accounts to keep
hungry customers updated as to their locations.

$$$$$ | Fusion

Azul

On entering Azul, guests will be impressed by the sophisticated
atmosphere created by copper-burnished walls, silk-covered chairs
and a white marble open kitchen - floor to ceiling bay views won't
go unnoticed either! The menu offers a unique fusion of
Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, with still more international
influences. The raw tuna with caviare, crab, avocado and Asian
sauces is excellent, as is the Moroccan lamb. Open for dinner
Monday to Saturday, reservations recommended.

Palme d'Or

Voted as the best restaurant in south Florida, Palme d'Or offers
glamorous dining at the prestigious Biltmore Hotel. Specialising in
Nouvelle French cuisine, the menu offers tasting portions; patrons
can sample the array of flavours, textures and taste sensations
which Palme d'Or is renowned for. Try the slow-braised beef
effilochée with polenta and parmesan, or the wild
mushroom cassolette. This excellent dining experience is
complemented by attentive service and live music. Open Tuesday to
Saturday for dinner. Reservations recommended.

Joe's Stone Crab

A Miami institution, Joe's Stone Crabs has burgeoned since its
humble beginnings as a sidewalk vendor in 1913. Renowned for its
stone crab claws, a plethora of scrumptious side orders include
Joe's famous hash browns and cole slaw, creamed spinach, grilled
tomatoes and fresh salads. Don't forget to try Joe's famous mustard
sauce and the appetizing seafood bisque (there is also a selection
of other seafood, steaks, ribs and chicken to choose from). Note:
Joe's is only open during Stone Crab season, from October to May.
Open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday, and dinner all week.

News Café

The South Beach breakfast establishment, News Café,
offers a superb oceanfront setting, outside seating and an
international newsstand - ideal for that first coffee of the
morning. With a plethora of breakfast options, patrons can tuck
into Eggs Florentine, buttermilk pancakes, or try the Middle
Eastern combo (a hummus, tabouli salad and grape leaf platter).
Their burger and fries or smoked salmon bagel are also great. The
ultimate lure of News Café is that they're open 24 hours a
day, and breakfast can be ordered around the clock.

Señor Frog's

Señor Frog's appeals to college students and young people
because of its trendy atmosphere and affordable menu. It's known
for a rip-roaring good time, potent margaritas and a mariachi band.
The food at this cantina is cheesy and tasty, if not exactly
authentic. A specialty, the mole enchilada with 14 different kinds
of mild chillies mixed with chocolate, is flavourful and unique - a
definite must! Portions are huge and served with rice and beans.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations not accepted.

Timo

Timo is a hip and happening restaurant in Sunny Isles, owned by
executive chef Tim Andriola. The restaurant is a trendy Italian
Mediterranean establishment popular with North Miami Beach locals.
Specialties worth trying are the wood-fired rock shrimp pizza, or
the herb-roasted chicken. Timo's atmosphere is laid-back and
casual, making it the ideal place to enjoy any kind of occasion,
from a business lunch to a romantic candle-lit dinner. Open for
lunch Monday to Friday and dinner all week. Reservations
required.

Red Fish Grill

Located at the edge of the saltwater lagoon lies the Red Fish
Grill, surrounded by the magnificent setting of the tropical
Matheson Hammock Park. The ambience of the restaurant, reminiscent
of Old Miami, makes it an ideal place for a romantic dinner. Red
Fish Grill offers delicious seafood dishes that won't disappoint -
try the Chilean sea bass, or the mahi-mahi with spinach, sweet
potato and blue cheese. Open daily for dinner.

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